One of Pride washable tattoos, sponsored by Netflix. Both Dutch and international companies competed to sponsor Amsterdam Pride, spending up to 30.000 euros to operate a boat in the parade. Valeria Mongelli / Staff

One of the parade boats crosses Prinsengracht canal in front of a festive crowd. Pride Amsterdam is one of the biggest celebrations of LGBT pride around the world. It usually starts on the last Saturday of July and ends with the Canal Parade on the first Saturday of August, attracting around 350.000 participants every year. Valeria Mongelli / Staff

Police officers greet the crowd from the Politie boat. Dutch police LGBT community was among the 80 LGBT organizations that participated in the parade. Valeria Mongelli / Staff

Aidsfonds activists collect funding for their organization. Aidsfonds works towards the end of AIDS epidemic and aims at giving access to treatment, care and support to people affected by HIV/AIDS. Valeria Mongelli / Staff

Thousands attended the world-famous Amsterdam Canal Parade on Saturday, August 4th. 80 boats cut through the city canals and put on a show with wild dances, fabulous costumes and on-board DJs. Valeria Mongelli / Staff